It’s time to make a racket about the Miami Open, which makes it way to the city this weekend! Presented by Itaú, many people look forward to the star-studded event every year and the stage is set for an exciting two weeks of matches. Seriously, what’s there not to look forward to? The world’s top tennis stars come down to play and it’s quite the social event with incredible local eats and activities.
The Miami Open, widely regarded as the most glamorous of all the tournaments, is part of the ATP Masters 1000 Series events on the ATP calendar, and part of the WTA 1000 events on the WTA calendar. It’s also the only major tennis tournament to be played in an NFL stadium.
Here’s all you need to know about the event, including tickets, when and where it’s taking place and how you can best watch it:
When and where is the Miami Open?
The Miami Open is scheduled to be held from Sunday, March 17 to Sunday, March 31. It all goes down on nearly 30 courts at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, as it has since 2019.
What’s the schedule?
The tournament kicks off with qualifying rounds from March 17 to March 19. There is no stadium court access during that time. Then the main draw begins on March 20, and both the men’s and women’s finals will bring the tournament to a close on March 30 (women’s championship) and March 31 (men’s championship).
You can view the full schedule on their website.
Who will be competing?
World No. 1s Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek were announced as this year’s headliners, but reports say Djokovic, who was marking his return to the Miami Open for the first time since 2019, will skip the tournament. The player has not made a statement or confirmed the reports.
Also among the star-studded lineup are No. 2s Aryna Sabalenka and 2022 champion Carlos Alcaraz, defending men’s champion Danill Medvedev, finalist Jannik Sinner and four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka. And we must highlight Florida residents Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys.
Defending champion Petra Kvitova won’t be playing this year, having announced her pregnancy earlier in the year.
How can I get tickets?
If you’re looking to enjoy the games up close and personal, now’s your chance to snag tickets on their website. Options include Single Session tickets with seating in the main stadium court, Group Packages, Duration Packages with full access, Grounds Passages & Outer Court Tickets, and Suites & Luxury Seating. Mini Plan ticket bundles are currently sold out.
What will parking be like?
There will be plenty of parking available on site, and you can purchase in advance now. It is encouraged that you download your digital tickets and parking passes prior to arriving.
Pre-paid parking will be purchasable up until 10 p.m. the day before each session. Same-day parking purchases must be at Gates 15 and 16.
Where can I watch the Miami Open on TV?
If you’re unable to make it in person, you can still catch the best moments from the comfort of your couch or a sports bar among other fans. From home, the tournament is available to watch on Sky Sports and the Tennis Channel. But you can bet one of Miami’s best sports bars will be streaming it on one of their TVs.
In between matches, what else is there to do?
There’s so much in store for the upcoming weeks, starting with a Family Day at noon on March 17th, where kids aged 12 and under can access the campus for free. Check out top players on practice courts and see the magicians, caricature artists and face painters hanging around.
You can also get a bird’s eye view of the courts and the rest of the city while sipping on a glass of champagne aboard the Piper-Heidsieck Sky View.
Like every year, culinary offerings are a big highlight. The Miami Open is welcoming more than 30 of Miami’s leading restaurants and bars this year. Both new and returning pop-ups include Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, Kiki on the River, David Chang’s Fuku Chicken, Cheeseburger Baby, Sushi Maki and Ella’s Oyster Bar. Inside the stadium court, ticket holders will have the opportunity to experience Milos, the award-winning seafood restaurant.
For drinks to pair with those scrumptious bites, the Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Garden, Dobel Tequila Bar, Botran Rum Lounge, Santa Margherita and No.3 Gin Lounge will set up shop at the tournament. They’ll be offering an array of refreshments and serve as places to relax in between.
Are there any live performances?
Come for the tennis and stay for the music! Following the men’s and women’s finals, there will be musical performances by the Miami-based band HyRyZe and Go Go Gadget. HyRyZe will take the stage on March 30 and Go Go Gadget on March 31.
What else is new at this year’s tournament?
This year’s edition of the Miami Open will debut an elite wheelchair event and Major League Pickleball (MLP), marking the first time either event takes place at a 1000 series tournament. Wheelchair tennis will take place March 26-28, with Japan’s Shingo Kunieda as the tournament director with Grand Slam champions. MLP will also make its debut from March 27 – 29, featuring a pro-am and two-day tournament starring 16 of the world’s best players.
It’s set to be an incredible year for the Miami Open! For more information and tickets, visit their website.